Logistics Group Manager – Multishift

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation and holidays

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Logistics Group Manager to provide leadership across second and third shift factory logistics operations.

The role covers staffing, scheduling, and ensuring timely material placement to support production. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant logistics practices.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management, Management, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading and developing a logistics team.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of staff to execute logistics plans to ensure the right material is in the right location at the right time.
• Inspires continuous improvement of logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and resource planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Logistics knowledge

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Logistics Group Manager-Multishift

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

LPSD teams work across regions and function to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges.

About LEC (Lafayette Engine Center)

The Lafayette Engine Center (LEC) manufactures the Cat 3500, Cat 3600 and C175 engines helping Caterpillar become the world’s leading manufacturer of off-highway diesel and natural gas engines.

The units built at LEC power mining trucks carrying ore to be processed, tugboats guiding ships to harbor, drill rigs tapping oil and gas reserves and generators bringing electricity to communities, hospitals and data centers.

Job Summary

The Logistics Group Manager is responsible for providing consistent leadership coverage across both 2nd and 3rd shift Factory Logistics operations. An established schedule will span both shifts, with the amount of time spent on each varying based on operational needs. While the schedule may be weighted toward one shift, regular coverage of both shifts and flexibility to adjust based on business needs are ongoing expectations of the position.

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of staff to execute logistics plans to ensure the right material is in the right location at the right time.
• Inspires continuous improvement of logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and resource planning.

Degree Requirement

• College or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics Management, Management, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Good understanding of the Caterpillar organization, products, policies, and procedures.
• A history of delivering results through a series of roles with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire a team.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Working understanding of the various Caterpillar materials systems and how they interrelate
• Strong communication skills.

What You Will Have

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tool that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Continuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand, adapt oneself to, respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization.

Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.

Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.

Additional Information

• This position is Lafayette, IN.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• This position may require up to 5% travel.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

October 22, 2026 - November 5, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.